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An organization that recognizes students for academic performance and leadership, such as Phi Beta Kappa (liberal arts and sciences) and Tau Beta Pi (engineering).

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Do graduate schools pay attention to joining Phi Kappa Phi or other honor societies?

Recently I received an invitation for Phi Kappa Phi honor society. I do not know too much about those organizations and I was wandering what are the benefits (or possible disadvantages) of joining? I ...
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Does membership of academic honour societies carry any professional weight / recognition?

I understand honour societies have been around for years and it is a tradition more prevalent in the western world to recognise outstanding academic talent. The largest honour society is perhaps the ...
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How can I tell if an honor society is legitimate?

I recently received an acceptance letter from a honor society (I am leaving off the name for now but can include a link to the website). The offer said I qualified because of my grades or a ...
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Perception of Phi Beta Kappa on a resume?

I'm a student in the US, about to graduate with a BS in zoology. I've just been invited to join Phi Beta Kappa and am trying to find some more up-to-date discussions of whether or not it's worth it ...
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